12 times Cristiano Ronaldo was a much better person than Lionel Messi

Ronaldo or Messi? Forever a debate, forever undecided. But, whether you favour the Argentine over the Portugeuse captain, you can’t deny that Ronaldo is a top bloke for what the Real Madrid man has done on and off the pitch.

And, no, you can not say, ‘oh Ronnie purely does it for marketing purposes’ blah blah, the Portuguese has done too many good deeds to be viewed that way. Have a look at the 12 times when CR7 has been a top ambassador for the game!

El Clasico Record

Eat your heart out, Lionel - CR7 was the first player to score in six consecutive El Clasicos.
Who says the No.7 doesn't turn up in the big games? Simmer down.
Source: Alarabiya

Tattoo refusal

Aside from the fact, Messi has that terrible leg tattoo. Ronnie gets one over the Argentine, as he refuses the ink, due to it prohibiting the Real man from donating blood.
Legend.
Source: Ronaldocr7

Every Minute

Now, this is a cool record to say you've done. Score in every single minute of the 90.
And, the first player to ever do it. Fair play, pal.
Source: Antoinette555

Champions League

Ronaldo is the CL. The Portugeuse captain is the only player to score 15+ goals in two Champions League seasons.
Source: The Sun

Madeira wildfire

After the terrible wildfires hit Portugeuse town, Madeira, Ronaldo offered a bucket a load of financial aid to help the town.
Source: The Guardian

UEFA Team of the Year

The ex-United man, has appeared in the 'UEFA Team of the Year' more than anyone else.
10 bloody times. Christ.
Source: I.ytimg

350!

Ronaldo was the fastest player to reach 350 goals for one club back in March.
See ya, Messi. It took Ronnie just 335 games.
Source: 101greatgoals

Most charitable athlete

Won the charity award, "Athletes Gone Good".
For the legend's countless donations to different charities.
Source: Independent

International manger

Whilst the Barca man was busy retiring in the summer, Ronaldo was busy managing his national side.
After being injured, rather than sit glum on the bench. CR7 was barking orders, dragging Portugal to a historic Euro victory.
Source: Si.com

Hat-rick hero

Currently, Ronnie has the most hat-tricks in Spanish football (32).
Source: Latintimes

Erik Ortiz Cruz

One of the many times the Real Madrid man helped individuals.
However, this one really caught the eye after the appeal saw Ronaldo pay for the poor child's whole operation.
Source: Inquisitr

UCL Winning money

What did CR7 do with the £456,000 winnings from Real's Champions League victory?
Oh ye, donate it to charity. Ambassador; idol; God.
Source: Standard